Playa Bowls

1 Penn Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10119

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Playa Bowls, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Playa Bowls is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mar 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playa Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Playa Bowls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls is inspected around two times per year on average.

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